Vintage Chinese Natural Purple Stone Snuff Bottle w/ Stopper 2.5" Lamp PLEASE NOTE the vertical hairline

PLEASE NOTE the vertical hairline on the side of the vase

75" wide by 30'' tall (24" w/o base) by 20

This is an antique Japanese Shigaraki wood fired glaze in blue-green and white on black hare's-fur glaze

it remains in fine condition throughout

Used traditionally in Chado tea ceremony

Vintage Chinese Natural Purple Stone Snuff Bottle w/ Stopper 2.5" Lamp PLEASE NOTE the vertical hairlineThis is a Vintage Chinese Natural Purple Stone Snuff Bottle With Stopper (no spoon). Early to mid 1900's Height = 2. 5" Width = 2. 5" The Chinese snuff bottle originated during the Qing Dynasty in the 17th century. Initially, they were practical containers for holding powdered tobacco, which was sniffed for its stimulant effects. However, they evolved into decorative art objects, often made from materials like glass, porcelain, jade, or precious